Nightclub & Bar Review

Tokonoma is a shining example of the new wave of bars, lounges and restaurants that are bringing world-class dining, cocktails, design and leisure to the city of Sydney. The team behind the popular Toko Japanese restaurant next-door have extended their playground and have created an exclusive bar and lounge with majestic design.
The interior at Tokonoma is magical, with a flowing liquid look exemplified by an 11-metre sculpture made of 500,000 resin coated lentils, titled “Water”. The sculpture is mesmerising and yet another fine touch on one of the most stylish bars in Sydney.
The cocktail list is just as fashionable, with an extensive menu that features some one-of-a-kind gems, such as infused shochu tonics (shochu is a Japanese spirit similar to vodka - it tastes great, but don’t believe the hype - the hangovers are just as harsh...), rhubarb-infused sake and lychee & jasmine mojitos.
Tokonoma is a fantastic addition to what is becoming Sydney’s most fashionable crawl - the Crown Street mile, and although it’s light on the music and more about an intimate place to chill, it’s well worth a visit as you make your way towards the nightclub district. Just go light on the shochu...